Undergrad and postgrad at the same university - yay or nay?

depending on the BSc, some modules may overlap (at least my course does), so u may be taking the same module twice, once durng undergrad, and once during postgrad

It's not a problem. Just choose your modules carefully should you decide to stay at your UG university.

But please, don't spend thousands on a course claiming to teach you how to "write creatively".

You write better by writing more. Not by taking a course on how to write.

I am currently studying at the University of St Andrews, and have applied here and to the University of Edinburgh for creative writing courses (specifically playwriting). I have an offer from St Andrews and am still waiting to hear from Edinburgh but I was wondering if there's a general consensus - is it considered a bad thing to hold two degrees from the same university? Is it looked down upon if you haven't gone to a different university for your second degree? Or does the location not matter so much as the degree itself?

Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer me!

It's pretty common to have an undergrad and Masters from the same place. Many unis offer an "alumni discount" on their Masters courses, in an attempt to hang onto good graduates. It isn't looked down on.

Having said that, I did my Masters at a different uni and the difference between theoretical approaches to my subject was quite the eye-opener. I'm glad I went somewhere else, but I probably would've stayed at my undergrad uni if they'd run the right Masters for me.

I would say it depends on what you want to do with the master's afterwards.

If you were aiming towards an academic career, it is generally seen as preferable for you to experience at least one other university during your postgrad training. As Klix said, the difference in approaches, emphases etc. between universities can be quite large, and thus provide a really good learning experience. At least, this is my impression from speaking with people.

However, since you're looking to do quite a practical course, and you haven't mentioned any interest in an academic career, then I don't imagine it would make too much difference if it's the same university. As others have said, look carefully at the modules offered and the staff on each course, and make the best decision for yourself.

I am currently studying at the University of St Andrews, and have applied here and to the University of Edinburgh for creative writing courses (specifically playwriting). I have an offer from St Andrews and am still waiting to hear from Edinburgh but I was wondering if there's a general consensus - is it considered a bad thing to hold two degrees from the same university? Is it looked down upon if you haven't gone to a different university for your second degree? Or does the location not matter so much as the degree itself?

Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer me!

I am currently studying at the University of St Andrews, and have applied here and to the University of Edinburgh for creative writing courses (specifically playwriting). I have an offer from St Andrews and am still waiting to hear from Edinburgh but I was wondering if there's a general consensus - is it considered a bad thing to hold two degrees from the same university? Is it looked down upon if you haven't gone to a different university for your second degree? Or does the location not matter so much as the degree itself?

Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer me!